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RAF Station Mountbatten, Royal Air Force

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RAF STATION MOUNTBATTEN, ROYAL AIR FORCE

History:Opened in March 1917 as Cattewater and renamed as Mountbatten in October 1929.


Coat of arms (crest) of the RAF Station Mountbatten, Royal Air Force

Official blazon

On a grey rock charged with an anchor Or a grey round tower.
Motto:In honour bound.

Origin/meaning

The Anchor is in remembrance of the Royla Naval Air Service that used the Base during World War One. the Tower is a local landmark. Ther Badge was granted in February 1942.

Literature:Image from https://www.iwm.org.uk/. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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